1965 Buick Wildcat Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1965 Buick Wildcat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1963 - 1970
Price :	$3,120-$3,650
Weight :	4060 lbs \| 1841.585 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6571 cc \| 401.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 106 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6965 cc \| 425.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	340 BHP (250.24 KW)
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 101 mm.
Compression :	10.3:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Super Turbine

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1965 :	600,145
Total 1965 Wildcat production :	63,615
1965 Buick Wildcat
Deluxe Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	13,903
Deluxe Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	9,765
Deluxe Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	11,617
Series 46200 Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	4,616
Series 46200 Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	7,499
Series 46200 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	10,184
Series 46200 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	6,031

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V120000
Notes	GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 67C3.POSSIBILITY THAT SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAYALLOW MOTOR TO LIFT AND ROTATE, AFFECTING THROTTLE LINKAGE MOMENTARILYINCREASING THROTTLE OPENING POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND INSTALLING RESTRAINT CABLE TO PRECLUDE THROTTLE INTERFERENCE).PASSENGERVEHICLE.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1965 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,450
Avg. Home :	$13,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31

1965 Buick Wildcat FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1965 Buick Wildcat has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1965 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1965 Buick Wildcat has a length of 219.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1965 Buick Wildcat cost when new?A: The 1965 Buick Wildcat cost approximately $3,120 to $3,650 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Buick Wildcat? A: The 1965 Buick Wildcat was offered as a Custom Convertible, Custom Hardtop Sedan, Custom Sport Coupe, Deluxe Convertible, Deluxe Hardtop Sedan, Deluxe Sedan, Deluxe Sport Coupe, Series 46200 Convertible, Series 46200 Hardtop Sedan, Series 46200 Sedan, Series 46200 Sport Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1965? A: Buick produced 600,145 automobiles in 1965.

Q: How many 1965 Wildcats were produced? A: Buick produced 63,615 examples of the Wildcat in 1965.

Q: What engines did the 1965 Buick Wildcat have? A: The 1965 Buick Wildcat had the following engine options: V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW)

Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Buick Wildcat have? A: The 1965 Buick Wildcat had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Super Turbine.